Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Please note that the embassy will be closed on 2 and 3 November due to internal training and competence development. For more information, please read here
Royal Denmark Embassy Bangkok announced maintenance closure on 2-3 Nov Read More
On 26 October 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduced their new Start Up & Entrepreneur Member Edunation – Live and Study in Finland. Edunation helps students …
FinnCham HK introduced new member Edunation Read More
On 21 October 2020 The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Stipendiefonden för svensk Utlandsungdom are proud to announce a scholarship for a final year student in Sweden. This includes a …
SwedCham Hong Kong offers scholarships to final year students in Sweden Read More
On 25 October 2020, the Norwegian Ambassador H.E.Grete Løchen had a surprise birthday party from all of the embassy’s staff today. She also received a unique birthday present: a flower …
Norwegian embassy staff warmly welcomed Ambassador Løchen back to Hanoi Read More
Grundfos Holding’s Board of Directors has appointed Group Executive Vice President Poul Due Jensen as the new CEO of Grundfos. Poul Due Jensen has said yes and will take up …
Grundfos appoints Poul Due Jensen as new CEO Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Jon Thorgaard is participating in the “Celebrations of Silk” event. This year is their 10th annual event and a very special one as they …
Ambassador Thorgaard and Bangsaen Technical College to combine Danish-Thai style for ‘Celebration of Silk’ event in December Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites to its next webinar, focusing on the Future of the Shipping Industry. Join us on the 28 of October, 3-4 PM (SGT) where we …
NBAS invites to Maritime webinar on 28 October Read More
Norway launched new passports on 18 October 2020. The new version of the passport has several security elements and a new design. More info on new design here: All existing …
New Norwegian passport launched on 18 October 2020 Read More
On 20 October 2020 the Embassy of Sweden announced a COVID-19 response package to financially support rural communities in Cambodia through tree planting activities. The initiative aims to engage over …
Sweden grants Covid-19 relief funds to Cambodia Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh is seeking a National Programme Officer – Public Financial Management (PFM) Coordination. For full detail, please read here.
Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh is looking for National Programme Officer Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is organizing an online Nordic Innovation Forum, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 4 November 2020 on the Zoom platform entitled …
NordCham Philippines invites to an online Nordic Innovation Forum on a topic of Smart technology Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce together with Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia invites to a free e-Learning Course on “Introduction to CSR for SMEs”. Their statement said: The GIZ …
EuroCham Cambodia invites to “Introduction to CSR” e-learning course Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is looking for a Product Specialist (terracotta products) for Danish company Dymak A/S. For more information about the position and what Dymak will offer, …
Danish company Dymak A/S is looking for Product Specialist in Vietnam Read More
On 14 October 2020, at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Ms Ine Eriksen Søreide delivered a virtual Special Public Speech on “Multilateralism in …
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs delivered “virtual speech” to Vietnamese diplomats on geopolitical tension Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines), together with the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden in Manila, is organizing the online edition of the Nordic Ambassadors’ …
Nordcham Philippines invites to online Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum on 28 Oct Read More
The Norwegian ambassador H.E. Anita Nergaard expressed a positive result of a meeting with Singapore Senior Minister of State Chee Hong Tat on 19 October 2020. Her statement said: “Excellent …
Ambassador Nergaard discussed maritime industry with Singapore Senior Minister of State Read More
On 15 October 2020, Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl, Ambassador-Designate of Sweden, at the Sustainability for Business Forum 2020 said “Promoting sustainability in all its forms and seeking new green collaborations …
Sweden announced environmental ambition at the Sustainability for Business Forum 2020 Read More
The Swedish Embassy, on 12 October 2020, expressed that they were delighted to witness the signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent on the manufacturing and supply of the University …
AstraZeneca to produce COVID-19 vaccine AZD1222 for Thailand and South East Asia Read More
On 21 October 2020, FinnCham HK’s Diversity & Inclusiveness Committee announced and welcomed you to join our Online Panel Discussion “What is inclusive workplace and how to build it?” on …
FinnCham Hong Kong invited to a webminar on 11 November Read More
On 21 October 2020 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong cordially invite you to participate as a vendor in the Finnish Online Christmas Market on 4-20 December 2020. The …
FinnCham Hong Kong invites to Jetour Mall X Finnish Online Christmas Market Read More
On 22 October 2020 Ambassador Anita Nergaard was invited to launch the Roadmap for Smart & Autonomous Maritime Transport Systems together with Senior Minister of State, Mr.Chee Hong Tat 徐芳达. …
Norwegian Ambassador Norgaard joined the Roadmap for Smart & Autonomous Maritime Transport Systems Read More
The Royal Danish embassy in Singapore has received several inquiries regarding travel rules for Christmas. Please view the most important rules and procedures that the embassy has gathered for Danes …
Danish embassy released travel rules and procedures for your Christmas plan Read More
On 21 October 2020, the Swedish ambassador H.E. Ann Måwe released the latest work in advancing responsible business practice in Vietnam that said: This morning, I was pleased to join …
Sweden and UNDP hosted ‘Advancing responsible business practices in Vietnam workshop on 21 Oct Read More
On 22 October 2020 the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi participated in the highly topical ASEAN smart cities summit. The Swedish Trade Commissioner Mr Bjorn Savlid shared how Sweden works …
Sweden highlighted renewable energy and fossil-free transportation in ASEAN Smart Cities Summit Read More
Team Finland China business delegation’s two-day visit to Hangzhou in Zhejiang province kicked off successfully on 21 October 2020. The delegation consists of 28 companies making it the biggest business …
Team Finland’s Business Deligations visited Hangzhou in Zhejiang province enhances China-Finland relations Read More
Business Finland in Ho Chi Minh City announced and welcome the new appointed Senior Advisor, Trung Nguyen on 23 October 2020. Team Finland said “Welcome to the Team, Trung” His …
Business Finland in HCMC welcomes the new Senior Advicer Read More
On 20 October 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. John Nielsen participated in a high-level meeting between the Danish Confederation of Industries (DI) and Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of …
Denmark-Myanmar launched a new business relation collaborations Read More
The Chinese carrier Juneyao Air celebrated the opening of its second direct flight to Finland at Zhengzhou airport on Sunday 18 October 2020. The opening ceremony was attended by, among …
Ambassador Syrjälä attended the opening ceremony of Juneyao Air’s second route Finland-Zhengzhou Read More
On 21 October 2020, the Norwegian ambassador H.E. Anita Norgaard announced a fruitful discussion last week with the Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability and Environment H.E. Grace Fu, on the matter …
Ambassador Norgaard discussed sustainability matters with Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability and Environment Read More
Nordic Innovation House – Singapore and its core partners invites to their next webinar ‘Development of Smart Cities – Perspectives from the Nordics and SoutheastAsia’. The event will highlight examples …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to webinar on Smart Cities Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Gunn Jorid Roset announced a message to the to the Norwegian community in Malaysia: the embassy remains open throughout CMCO. Monday to Thursday: 10.00 – 12.00 …
Ambassador Roset announced the embassy remains open through out CMCO Read More
11 October is International Day of the Girl Child. Investing in girls means investing in a sustainable and equal future. In Indonesia, the Swedish Ambassador H.E. Marina Berg and met …
Wafi experienced Ambassador Marina Berg’s duty on GirlsTakeOver Day Read More
The European Delegations in Indonesia invites movie lovers to enjoy 2020 European Film Fest online edition this year. Since Corona Pandemic has change many things to our daily life, this …
European Film Fest 2020 in Indonesia moves to online platform this year Read More
The Swedish Ambassador H.E. Harald Fries was one of a panel speakers in an online forum on 15 October 2020. If you missed the online forum on the Economic Benefits …
Swedish Embassy Manila saved The Economic Benefits of LGBT’ online Forum for anyone who missed the event Read More
The Swedish Ambassador H.E. Harald Fries participated in the inauguration of the Oasis Project at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute on 9 October 2020. The Oasis Project provides temporary …
Ambassador Fries participates in opening of shelter project Read More
After the first successful webminar on the same topic, the Danish embassy in Manila invites interested participants to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility on 13 October 2020. …
Danish embassy Manila invites to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility Read More
NordCham Vietnam participated in the opening ceremony of the Architectural Technology & Construction Management (ATCM) program on 16 October 2020. The event hosted by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce’s member …
Denmark and NordCham participated a new architecture programme opening in HCMC Read More
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to one of the biggest networking event in Bangkok on 21 October 2020. The event offers a great opportunity to mingle with all …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to one of the biggest Joint Chambers Event on 21 October Read More
Finnair cuts approximately 700 jobs, long-term temporary layoffs continue for thousands of Finnair employees Finnair has completed the co-operation process started in September on its plans to reduce up to …
Finnair cuts 700 jobs, temporary layoffs continue for thousands Read More
Since the breakout of Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, Thailand announced all borders closure to curb virus spreading. Recently after the country has been keeping a good record of infected …
Special Tourist Visa to Thailand is now available Read More
Yindii, a Thai anti-food-waste startup, launches a mobile application designed to match hungry, deal-seeking Bangkok residents with environmentally-conscious restaurants, grocery stores and cafes offering delicious food that could otherwise go …
Yindii launches a mobile application to connect consumers with food joints to tackle climate change Read More
Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …
Denmark tops in environmental performance Read More
The Finnish H.E.Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto visited the Vietnam-Finland International School VFIS at TDT University in HCMC on 9 October 2020. Ambassador Kahiluoto had a Q&A meeting with parents of VFIS …
Ambassador Kahilouto ‘meet the parents’ at Vietnam-Finland International School Read More
On 8 Ocotober 2020 the Finnish Consul General Johanna Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council HKPC with the representatives from UROS to discuss cooperation in the areas of sustainability, …
Consul General Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council to discuss future possibilities Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore, on 7 October 2020 called out to all Innovators to join the PUB Global Innovation Challenge. COVID-19 has drastically affected how businesses operate and collaborate. …
Singapore National Water Agency (PUB) launched Global Innovation Challenge Read More
On 7 October 2020, the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta introduced Teemu Leppälä, a professional sea captain and icebreaker operator. After a tough night shift on an icebreaker in icy …
Finnish ‘Pemecah Es Snow’ children book series now available in Bahasa Indonesia Read More
The ASEM “High-Level Dialogue on women’s economic empowerment amid the Covid-19 Pandemic event”, hosted by Vietnam, co-sponsored by Denmark and seven other ASEM member states, took off in Hanoi on …
Denmark co-hosted an Asem event on women empowerment Read More
Coastal communities in Myanmar are extremely vulnerable to the impact of climate change and highly exposed to severe natural weather events such as heavy rain, storm surge, floods and cyclones. …
Denmark committed DKK35 million to support Myanmar’s 5 year Climate Adaption Programme Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam announced on 14 October 2020 that their monthly get together event is back in Ho Chi Minh City. Organizing together with European Chamber …
NordCham’s get together event is back on 30 Oct Read More
The Norwegian Chargé d’affaires Mr Jan Wilhelm Grythe and the Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Kari Kahiluoto attended the 75th Anniversary Ceremony of Vietnam Meteorology and Hydrology on 3 October …
Norway and Finland celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Vietnam Meteorology and Hydrology Read More